Vertically Adjustable Operator Interface Systems Delivers Ergonomic Flexibility

Aug. 25, 2009

The MiniStation from Strongarm is a for situations where adjustability and exact positioning of the operator interface are important.

The MiniStation features the industry standard Vertica articulating arm, providing up to 30” of counterbalanced vertical adjustability. The MiniStation’s diverse selection of displays, keyboards and pointers allows the customer to specify the exact components needed for their operator interface requirements. The MiniStation can be mounted to a wall, a machine top, or free-standing post, and a wide selection of extensions provides further mounting flexibility. This allows the MiniStation to be installed wherever space permits, while simultaneously allowing the operator to quickly and easily position the display exactly where needed. Typical applications include:

The MiniStation features the industry standard Vertica articulating arm, providing up to 30” of counterbalanced vertical adjustability. The MiniStation’s diverse selection of displays, keyboards and pointers allows the customer to specify the exact components needed for their operator interface requirements. The MiniStation can be mounted to a wall, a machine top, or free-standing post, and a wide selection of extensions provides further mounting flexibility. This allows the MiniStation to be installed wherever space permits, while simultaneously allowing the operator to quickly and easily position the display exactly where needed. Typical applications include:

  • Convenient adjustability for operators of varying heights
  • Use of the display for set-up, then repositioning out of the way during operation
  • Easy adjustment between floor and platform viewing heights
  • Repositioning of the display for use on opposite sides of a conveyor belt
  • Moving the display up and over an obstruction

MiniStation Features:

  • Built around industry standard Strongarm mountings
  • Compact and repositionable, with 13”, 23” or 30” of vertical travel
  • Smooth, counterbalanced adjustability for ease of use
  • Vertical lock-in-place
  • Additional articulation provided at both ends of the arm, with rotational movement up to 165º at either end.
  • Four display sizes (21.3”, 19.1”, 17.1” and 15.1”) that can be configured with Resistive, Infrared, or Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) touchscreen technologies
  • Multiple keyboard and pointer selections, including the exclusive Stainless Steel Mouse
  • PC configurations include an internal micro PC, a small form factor PC in a protective local enclosure, or an internal KVM extender allowing the user to connect to a remote PC up to 3000' away
  • Available in NEMA 4X Stainless Steel for washdown and wipedown environments, and NEMA 4/12 Painted Aluminum/Steel for general industrial use
  • Configurable for Class 1 Division 1 and Class 1 Division 2 hazardous areas
  • Comes completely assembled and ready to deploy, eliminating the need for expensive and time-consuming installation procedures